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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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